RunAbout Sports has served Blacksburg and the New River Valley since 2003 with a clear purpose, helping people move better. What started on Main Street has grown into a trusted destination at First and Main, backed by loyal customers and consistent service.
Our team focuses on understanding how each customer walks or runs, using video gait analysis and foot assessment to guide every recommendation. We carry leading footwear, apparel, and accessories for all conditions.
Beyond the store, we support fitness through clinics, races, and local involvement, helping runners and walkers stay active, informed, and confident every step they take.
We assess your movement to guide selection.
Every recommendation matches your foot and activity
Our team serves you with personal attention.
Our experienced staff guides every customer with personalized advice, ensuring better movement, reduced injury risk, and improved performance outcomes.
Join consistent group runs designed to build routine, connect with others, and stay motivated throughout your fitness journey locally.
We organize and support races that challenge runners, create goals, and strengthen the local running community year after year.
We assess gait, foot structure, and movement patterns to recommend shoes that improve comfort, efficiency, and long-term physical health.
We envision a New River Valley where every person has access to the knowledge, gear, and community support needed to pursue a life of health and fitness. We see RunAbout Sports as more than a store. We are the gathering place where runners and walkers of all abilities find encouragement, expert guidance, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Our vision extends beyond our doors to the trails, roads, and race courses where our customers achieve their personal goals. We want it to be the reason people discover the joy of movement and stick with it for life.
Our mission is to deliver an unmatched fitting experience through expert staff, AI analysis, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. We exist to serve every customer who walks through our doors, whether they are training for a marathon or simply want relief from foot pain.
We are committed to supporting the local running community by producing high quality race events, hosting educational clinics, and partnering with organizations that share our values. Every shoe we sell and every race we organize carries the same promise. Your health and happiness come first.
Stop guessing at shoe stores or scrolling through reviews. Come see us in Blacksburg. Our expert staff uses technology and experience to match you with the right shoe on the first try.
